ENTERTAINMENT

#OKTFESTSCKAWANA SPORTS PRECINCTOKT 20 2018

To replicate the traditional München festival, there will be a long list of German entertainers including: The Alpenrosen dancers, DJ's and live music.

Inside the Beer Tent & around the grounds, witness traditional German dances, roving accordion players, live DJ’s and a variety of German bands performing on and off the stage. The Melodians will take over the Main Stage inside the Beer Tent and entertain you with the traditional German oom-pah music, hat dance, bell ringing and of course the famous slap dance.

LIVE MUSIC

The Melodians

A traditional German three piece band, The Melodians, will bring the Beer Tent alive with the hat dance, bell ringing and a slap dance!

The Alpenrosen dancerS

The Alpenrosen Dancers (The "Trachten and Volkstanzgruppe Brisbane Deutscher Turnverein" began its history in 1958 when it was formed to help celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the German Club for the following year. This was to be the first of thousands of public performances). Live on the main stage from 5.10pm performing traditional dances

ROVING PERFORMERS & DJS

Oktoberfest Sunshine Coast covers all bases, we’ve got brass musicians, accordion players and many more performers roaming the grounds to keep you entertained all day long. As the sun sets DJ Kirby, one of Brisbane’s best DJs will be dropping beats with our Oktoberfest sunset session.

Biergarten OUTDOOR Stage

Kicking off around 2:30pm and then into the night, the main outdoor stage will feature a popular instrumental group and one of Brisbane’s best DJs dropping beats with our Oktoberfest sunset session. We willkommen DJ Kirby, having DJ performances alongside acts such as the Stafford Brothers, Potbellez and Sneaky Sound System.

FUN AND GAMES

Mr & Miss Oktoberfest: Presented by 99 Bikes

Beer Tent Main Stage — 2:00pm

An Oktoberfest favourite, who will replace Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese and become Sunshine Coast’s inaugural King & Queen of Oktoberfest, Sunshine Coast. Register 30 minutes prior at the Main Stage in the Beer Tent. To take part you must be wearing a Dirndl or Lederhosen & performing at your best in a series of challenges, including: Brezn {Pretzel} making/eating, Oktoberfest skills, Oktoberfest knowledge and Bavarian Dress.

Best Beard & Best Moustache: Presented by Mad barbers

Biergarten Outdoor Stage — 2:30pm

Oktoberfest Sunshine Coast will no doubt have some amazing facial hair for everyone to see, so why not get rewarded for your efforts. Our Oktoberfest expert panel of judges will closely look over all beards & moustaches and determine who the lucky winners will be. Mad Barbers have put up some great prizes! Registrations open 30 minutes prior at Main Stage in the Beer Tent.

Strongman teams Competition: presented by Impact Strength & Fitness

Beer Tent Main Stage — 12.30pm

This comprises of teams of three who compete in a number of challenges to win a prize. Registrations open 30 minutes prior at the Main Stage inside the Beer Tent. Competitions include: Jockey Race, Keg Race, Nailing, Tug of War and Stein Holding.

FAMILY FUN

Active Kids Zone

Kids entertainment will be on offer at Oktoberfest Sunshine Coast. Oktoberfest promises to be family friendly, so you can enjoy German food & beverages and relax while your kids enjoy the fun at Active Kids Zone. Included will be rides, games, a petting zoo, face painting and so much more.

HISTORY OF OKTOBERFEST

From its birth in 1810 to the present, “Oktoberfest” is an internationally recognised multicultural event. It originates from the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese. From late September until early October festivities celebrated this union with fun, entertainment, food and beverage. The German festival is now an annual worldwide phenomenon celebrating Bavarian culture and tradition.